Do You Trust Obama or Your Pediatrician?

During his Wednesday night press conference, it again became quite clear that Barack Obama freely used race baiting and class envy for his political benefit. Whenever it is to Obama’s advantage, he will attack a group of working Americans who are honest and responsible achievers.

President Obama broadly characterized physicians as dishonest and greedy during his press conference. Obama suggested that if the Federal government does not watch over the actions of a physician or surgeon, the doctor might do unnecessary procedures on patients. The example Obama used was tonsillectomies.

So if they're looking -- and you come in and you've got a bad sore throat, or your child has a bad sore throat or has repeated sore throats, the doctor may look at the reimbursement system and say to himself, you know what, I make a lot more money if I take this kid's tonsils out.

Rather than suggesting that good medical judgment should be used, Obama demonized physicians and surgeons in general. He indicated that physicians and surgeons should not be trusted. Obama has stated he wants to eliminate the individual judgment of physicians from the care of patients because he does not trust physicians or surgeons.

Obama suggested if surgeons are paid a salary and will not make more money by doing surgery, then surgeons will not do unnecessary surgery. Obama neglects the human nature that plagues Collectivism and absolutely guarantees the failure of all Socialist endeavors. Some surgeons might prefer to play golf or to go home early and simply elect to not do many appropriate surgeries. They may follow Obama’s suggestion to give their patients pain medications instead of spending time treating them.

With the iron fist of government controlling our health care, the criteria for future tonsillectomies and all other medical procedures would become very rigid. The clinical judgment of physicians and surgeons would be overruled by bureaucratic cookbook mandates. The parents and the pediatricians would no longer be making the decisions for the children.

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May wrote: "Obama neglects the human nature that plagues Collectivism and absolutely guarantees the failure of all Socialist endeavors."

Yeah, and you neglect the common rules of English punctuaton laid down by the Modern Language Association. Then you [filtered word] a about the ammending the rules to allow sentences that end in prepositions. You refer to it as "more of the dumbing down of America," though God knows you've done your part in that grand project.

And once again I ask: have you ever been in private practice, and if so, for how long?

I dont think this is an issue of trusting Obama. It comes down to trusting bureaucrats he would place in charge of said health care. His Surgeon General is already under fire for being Obese. If his top health care guru is not healthy, how does it follow that they should be the ones to tell US how to stay healthy?

Don doesn't answer the fundamental question, though. Is the current system's emphasis on acute treatment rather than prevention something that should be changed?

Obama suggested if surgeons are paid a salary and will not make more money by doing surgery, then surgeons will not do unnecessary surgery.

First, Obama did not suggest that. Under the plan in Congress, the government will provide health insurance, not be a one stop shop.

Second, HMOs already do that and their health costs are generally lower than other systems. Why are you not railing against them? Other insurance companies have formularies that limit what prescription drugs patients can receive. We live in a system of restricted doctor-patient choice. It's a fact of life.

Congressman John Fleming from Louisiana has introduced a resolution requiring any member of Congress who votes for the Obama "health"care bill (actually a bill to address medical payments - not a "health"care bill) to sign up for the government plan instead of the comprehensive plans they all currently have. Here is what he has said:

"Under the current draft of the Democrat healthcare legislation, members of Congress are curiously exempt from the government-run health care option, keeping their existing health plans and services on Capitol Hill. If Members of Congress believe so strongly that government-run health care is the best solution for hard working American families, I think it only fitting that Americans see them lead the way. Public servants should always be accountable and responsible for what they are advocating."

So far, no Democrats who express support for Obama's bill have agreed to subject themselves to it.

Please go to Congressman Fleming's congressional website at http://fleming.house.gov/
to participate in a simple poll that may help him force the issue in the House of Representatives. After entering only your first and last name and your email, you can express your opinion as supporting or not supporting the idea that Congress should be subject to the same rules they force on to us.
Congress must learn that it is unacceptable for them to force us into a program they are unwilling to use for themselves and their own families.

The Senate passed a resolution doing just that. According to Politico,

Under a Republican amendment approved Tuesday in the HELP bill, every member of Congress and their staffs would be required to enroll in the public insurance option. Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) authored the measure, which has become a rallying point for conservatives opposed to the public option. Sen. Ted Kennedy (D-Mass.), who voted by proxy, and Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) called their bluff and voted with Republicans to pass the amendment -- effectively neutralizing the issue for now. It seems unlikely that it would survive the many stages of the legislative process. Then again, Kennedy apparently likes it, according to his spokesman: "Sen. Kennedy believes strongly in the public option and its ability to provide quality and affordable healthcare while keeping the insurance companies honest. This was a no-brainer."

Again, we're failing to address the other option in regards health care. Pay as you go. No "health insurance" companies involved. No government involvement. Just medical attention between you and your physician. Service is rendered, cash is exchanged, the end.

*NOTE: The only exception would be to buy catastrophic insurance and cancer insurance for true medical unknowns (trips to the ER, cancer, etc.)

May, I'm about as likely to believe you when you say "someone in Louisiana is thinking..." as I would be if you said, "The Martians have landed"

In Louisiana.... THINKING???
WHere've you been the last two hundred years??? Thinking in Louisiana??

Really.

What major scientific theory ever came out of Louisiana?
What major political innovation came from Louisiana?
What major economic engine was ever located in Louisiana?
When did Louisiana not lag the USA in every category of intellectual achievement?
Louisiana?
WHen was the last time Louisiana paid as much in taxes as it got out of the Federal government????
How many major patents have been granted to Louisianans compared to other states lately?
How many patents for major innovations have ever been granted to people living in Louisiana compared to other states?

10.
To Dr. May:
The REPUBLICANS are such low-minded people who use a scare tactics, claiming that the U.S. Government is THE PROBLEM.
In fact, during their political domination in House, Senate and White House, THEY PROVED IT!

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Friday shows that 30% of the nation's voters now Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as President. Thirty-eight percent (38%) Strongly Disapprove giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -8 (see trends).

Just 25% believe that the economic stimulus package has helped the economy.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates also available on Twitter.

Overall, 49% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the President's performance. Today marks the first time his overall approval rating has ever fallen below 50% among Likely Voters nationwide. Fifty-one percent (51%) disapprove.

Actually, that system does exist. It's just that nobody is talking about it or people are just too scared of "change".

I've spoken to a few physicians that would prefer they be paid cash than have to deal with insurance companies. The time it takes to file the claim, the amount they are ripped off when paid, etc. is just too much hassle. They would rather just focus on their patient than have to worry if insurance will pay them for it and on time.

All you have to do though is talk to your physician to make sure that y'all both fully understand the "cash agreement".